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Posted by: on: June 27, 2009

beeswax

Beeswax is used to strengthen thread before you do hand sewing.  It is especially good to use when you are sewing buttons on.  You cut the length of thread that you need, then pull it through the beeswax as shown above.  I usually pull thread through twice.  It does not collect enough wax to be messy, but it will help your buttons stay on a LONG time!

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